Bookeditors, Robert A. Sinkin, Christian A. Chisholm.
Summary: This popular resource features step-by-step skill instruction and practice-focused exercises covering neonatal care. Developed by a distinguished editorial board, the Perinatal Continuing Education Program (PCEP) is a comprehensive, self-paced education program in 4 volumes. This book features 11 units covering information and skills assessment and initial management of frequently encountered neonatal illnesses, plus a brand-new unit on how to care for babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome (neonatal opioid withdrawal syndrome).
Contents:
Intro
Unit 1: Oxygen
Unit 2: Respiratory Distress
Unit 3: Umbilical Catheters
Unit 4: Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension)
Unit 5: Intravenous Therapy
Unit 6: Feeding
Unit 7: Hyperbilirubinemia
Unit 8: Infections
Unit 9: Identifying and Caring for Sick and At-Risk Babies
Unit 10: Preparation for Neonatal Transport
Unit 11: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome (Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome)
Pretest Answer Key
Glossary
Index.